Expertise in
6
conditions
Expertise in
6
conditions
Office
200 Medical Plz Ste 214, 
Los Angeles, CA 

Overview

Yijun Chen is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Chen is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Obesity, Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 8 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties

Bariatric Medicine

Licenses

Surgery in CA

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
Santa Monica - UCLA Med Ctr & Orthopaedic Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
LA Care
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
SCAN Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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Locations

Office
200 Medical Plz Ste 214, Los Angeles, CA 90095

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Yijun Chen

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Yijun Chen?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Yijun Chen by calling their office at 310-794-7788. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Yijun Chen a top-rated expert for Obesity in Children?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Yijun Chen is classified as an Distinguished expert for Obesity in Children, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Yijun Chen specialize in?

While Dr. Yijun Chen is a Bariatric Medicine, they have specific expertise in Obesity in Children, Obesity, and Hernia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Bariatric Medicine.

Does Dr. Yijun Chen participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Yijun Chen has published 8 articles and abstracts on conditions like Obesity in Children. You can view a list of Dr. Yijun Chen's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Yijun Chen accept my insurance?

Dr. Yijun Chen accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 310-794-7788 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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